Community Needs From: Gonzaga University

Zag Super Buddies is a small group mentoring and tutoring program that places teams of Gonzaga students with elementary school youth. The program focuses on relationship building and academic concept practice.

Zag Super Buddies is a semester-long commitment. 

Academic Year 2025/26: FALL SEMESTER - FULL

Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:30-4:15 pm - FULL

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-4:15pm - FULL

Apply: 

https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-and-service/all-engagement-opportunities

Join us at Rogers High School with Sparks! Engage and support high school students as they navigate and explore college and career possibilities.  Mentors meet with youth at weekly programming to engage in conversations and activities around life skills, academic support and of course, to have fun. This program is heavily youth lead, meaning the Student Leaders ask the youth what they need/want to learn, they create the curriculum and mentors help facilitate it. If you had ever wished that you had the support and guidance from someone close to your age while preparing to enter college, the workforce or military service, this is your time to be that person for a local student. Mentors are expected to attend weekly programming, quarterly Saturday events, as well as monthly GU campus visits for enrolled Rogers students. This is a year long commitment.

Fall 2025:

Wednesdays: 2:10-4:30 pm 8 Slots Available

Apply: https://my.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-service/all-engagement-opportunities

North Central Navigators is an after school mentoring program for mainly junior and senior students at North Central High School. This program is a group mentoring program where you help students navigate to their post secondary education goals! If you ever wished you have the advice and guidance of someone close to your age when preparing to enter college, the workforce or military service after high school, this is your chance to be that for a local student! 

Fall 2025:

Tuesdays 2PM - 4PM (includes travel time) 5 Slots Available

Apply: https://my.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-service/all-engagement-opportunities

Join us at Gonzaga Family Haven for a mentoring experience like no other! Engage with school age youth (K-12) after school at the Gonzaga Family Haven, a permanent supportive housing complex. Meet with youth weekly, through the mentoring program on Mondays and participate with youth in engaging and fun activities, while encouraging youth to think positively about their future and gain social skills. Mentors will be attending weekly programming, once a month lunch visits at the youth's schools as well as quarterly Saturday events. More information about the Gonzaga Family Haven at https://www.cceasternwa.org/gfh

Gonzaga Family Haven volunteering is a semester long commitment. 

Fall 2025:

Mondays: 3:15-5pm 2 slots OPEN!

Apply: https://my.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-service/all-engagement-opportunities

Gonzaga Athletes Mentoring for Excellence (GAME) is a group mentoring program that places GU students with middle school youth and using group activities, athletics, and reflection as an avenue for relationship building and skill development. GAME mentors attend weekly programming (Wednesdays 3:30-5:30PM OR Mondays 8-10AM), attend a monthly lunch visit at their assigned school, and participate in Saturday activities once a semester.  GAME is a semester-long commitment for GU students. We encourage mentors to consider committing to the program for longer than one semester, but this is not a requirement.

Fall 2025:

Wed 3:30 – 5:30 pm 3 Slots Available

OR

Mon 8:00 - 10:00 am 6 Slots Available

Apply: https://my.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-service/all-engagement-opportunities

Connections is a mentoring program that works with middle school students (grades 6-8) from two local Spokane Public Schools. Connections focuses on improving the academic and social success of youth through group mentorship by Gonzaga Students. The program helps youth create a vision for the future and a plan for how that vision can become a reality. Mentors and mentees participate in a variety of academic, recreational, and social activities. All Connections mentors attend weekly programming at their assigned school (either Tuesday OR Thursday from 3:15-5:30pm), attend a lunch visit once a month at their assigned site, and participate in quarterly Saturday activities. This is a year long commitment.

Fall 2025: 

Tuesdays: 3:15-5:30pm 4 Slots Available

OR

Thursdays: 3:15-5:30pm 4 Slots Available

Apply: https://my.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-service/all-engagement-opportunities

Website: https://spokane.salvationarmy.org/

Volunteer: marygayle.johnson@usw.salvationarmy.org 

Soul Cart Volunteers provide much needed social and cognitive interaction with our long-term-stay patients.  This may include, chatting, reading, playing games, arts and crafts, spiritual support, help with self-care, or bringing your own gifts and talents to share.  The more our patients have the opportunity to interact with others, the less chance of boredom, melancholy, depression, and mental decline.  

Volunteers assist patients, families and staff in this busy unit, including helping patients navigate the check-in procedure and escorting or transporting patients to their procedure or hospital room. 

Pet Visitation Program (CH/HF/SH/SJ)

Experience the benefit a dog visit brings to the health and well-being of hospitalized patients through this special program. Dogs and their handlers must be certified with Pet Partners. Don't have a dog? Volunteers at the ministries in Spokane are needed as escorts during hospital visits too! Shifts: Varies, 1.5-hour shifts, flexible scheduling. Status: OPEN

Musicians promote a healing environment for patients, staff and visitors.  At Holy Family, musicians offer the gift of performing arts, such as playing an instrument or singing, 1:1 with patients, to an audience, or virtually.  Come share your gifts of music.  Auditions required; roles vary by campus.  

Under the direction of nursing and rehabilitation teams on several inpatient units, Mobility Volunteers encourage and support patients in improving their health and function through mobilization activities.

Food & Nutrition

Assist our busy kitchen team with nutritional meal prep and delivery to patients. Must have an active Food Worker Card through the Washington State Department of Health.  

Emergency Center

Our busy emergency care team provides immediate high-level care, from sports injuries to heart attacks. Volunteers assist staff with patient intake, provide wheelchair transportation for patients and help with general cleaning and stocking tasks. Shifts: Daily 3-hour shifts between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Brainwave Buddies is an art-based creative mentorship program that is designed to bring together students that identify as neurodiverse from both Gonzaga University and Yasuhara Middle School.  It aims to foster a sense of community amongst the students (grades 6-8) through creative-based curriculum that is adaptable to the unique needs of the participants. This program aims to provide students with the support and tools to promote self-advocacy for their own unique needs and strengths, both in and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum also aims to create confidence in post-secondary education and career exploration of students who identify as neurodivergent, through the lived experience of our mentors and student leaders. Mentors will attend weekly programming (Wednesdays 3:00-5:30 PM) at Yasuhara Middle School and a monthly lunch visit. Mentors will also be required to attend a weekly meeting with their student leaders and AmeriCorps to discuss the upcoming activity.

Fall 2025: 7 Slots Available

Year long commitment

Wednesdays: 3:00-5:30PM

Established in 2012, Gonzaga ESL Community Outreach (GECO) is a community-based program which provides free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes weekly to immigrant and refugee adults in Spokane. GECO is organized and taught by graduate students in GU’s Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA/TESOL) program, allowing them to gain valuable teaching and leadership experience while engaging with the community.

Website: https://gonzagaesl.weebly.com/

Contact: tle13@zagmail.gonzaga.edu (Thi Ngoc My Le)

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, our Women's Hearth will have our volunteer service day. Our doors will be shut and this will be a great way to experience our Hearth space and help our staff get cleaning tasks done! Please note that you do not need to attend the full service day if you are unable. We appreciate as much or as little time as you are able to commit!

Sign up here!

Tasks include:

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ariel Fitzgerald at 509-455-4249 or afitzgerald@help4women.org. 

Women’s Hearth: The Women's Hearth is a safe, welcoming community that promotes growth and well-being in body, mind, and spirit for women of diverse backgrounds. The Hearth fosters nurturing relationships, encourages self-determination, and advocates for change in systems that oppress women. The Hearth provides free services that promote growth and healing including: over 70 groups and classes per month, access to resources and referrals for various social services, a technology center with free access to internet and computers, and access to basic needs such as showers, food, and hygiene products. Must identify as a woman to serve here.

Hours:

Monday: 9am-1:30pm

Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm

Wednesday: 11am-3:30pm

Thursday: 9am-3:30pm

Friday: 9am-3:30pm

Volunteer Roles: (Commitment of 30 volunteer hours is required; does not have to be completed in one term.)

Contact: Ariel Fitzgerald at afitzgerald@help4women.org

What is STAR?

The mission of STAR (Storytelling, Teaching Artists, Arts Integration, and Resilience) is to provide creative education through culturally responsive frameworks, with access to the arts and technology for 3rd through 5th graders at Holmes and Garfield elementary schools. STAR creates a safe, consistent learning space with Lead Teachers and volunteers who cultivate trust, get to know participants' passions and interests, foster collaborative friendships, set the culture, and provide social-emotional learning tools that strengthen wellbeing beyond the classroom. STAR features professional Teaching Artists, designers, and innovators who guide students through projects that strengthen artistic skills, foster problem-solving, and introduce new mediums for creative expression.

STAR students love their volunteer mentors. If you enjoy spending time with 3rd-5th graders, they want to meet you! Mentors receive training from Spark Central to help encourage and develop STAR students’ creativity and build positive, playful relationships with them. Expertise in visual arts, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and other subjects explored in the program are not required - all you need is a desire to share yourself with these cool kids!

A year of STAR is organized into three units that engage students in investigative performance arts, technology and entrepreneurship, and large-scale visual art projects. In each project, Lead Teachers, Teaching Artists, and volunteer mentors guide and support students in identifying playful, impassioned ideas and developing them into powerful, tangible expressions of student voice.

Fall project: Atmosphere. Atmosphere gives artists the ability to tell stories with their breath. During this module, artists will create art with their breath and bodies as they dance, act, sing, and play.

Winter project: Satellite. It takes a lot of creatives, scientists, and innovators to create a satellite. For Satellite, artists will use technology to create art through animation, photography, film, science and entrepreneurship.

Spring project: Constellation. All the connections that make artists stronger. During Constellation, artists will gravitate toward tactile art that builds bridges between the previous units. The understanding of motion makes our paintings stronger. Thinking in 3D makes us better sculptors. Artists can expect to make art bigger and better than ever, on and off the canvas.

Time commitment:
Mentors are expected at one school (either Garfield or Holmes) from 3-5 PM for at least one day each week. This program runs Tue-Fri from October to June. We are hoping to find volunteers who are available for the entire school year, but if you are only available for one unit, that is alright, too.

Come in on select Saturdays from 10:00-11:30am to tutor 1st through 12th graders in math. Located in the Herak Center.

To apply, contact: Tomás Guardia at guardia@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-3521

Fall 2025 Dates:

Group mentor elementary youth weekly and aim to increase their self-esteem through arts, crafts, games, and group activities. 

SMILE is a semester-long commitment once weekly. 

Academic Year 2025/26:

Limited Spots Open, (Will be on a First Come First Serve Basis) 

Mondays, 3:30-5:15 pm -Is Full and Closed (as of 9/9/25) 

Fridays, 3:30-5:15 pm Is Full and Closed (as of 9/11/25)

Apply: 

https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-and-service/all-engagement-opportunities

Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children.

Please consider joining our team as a kitchen assistant, dishwasher, or meal packager. There are no specific skills needed and you will receive excellent training as you work alongside our kitchen professionals. A Washington State Food Worker card is required.

If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer application on our website. There are many ways to support our services and be a part of a fun, productive team. We hope you'll join us!

If you have questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, our Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.

As a member of our meal and grocery distribution team, you will help provide thousands of meals weekly to women and their families in our community. Volunteers in this role assist our staff with set up, loading food into vehicles, and directing drivers through the car line. Please reach out for a list of days and times available.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic outdoor team, please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.

Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen serves women and children who need food assistance and community support. Since 1988, we have provided healthy chef-made meals, fresh groceries, and shelf-stable products to women, seniors, teens, and children.

Become a member of our food inventory team! Along with other volunteers, you will help stock, organize, bag and box perishable and pantry foods. This position requires no special skills and you will receive training. Standing, stooping, reaching and lifting needed. Please reach out to learn more about this position and current openings.

Please complete our online volunteer application. For questions, please contact Jessica Gebhardt, Volunteer Services Manager, at volunteer@wcfrspokane.org or by calling 509-324-1995 Ext. 300.

We’d love to invite you to volunteer at the Rise NW Benefit Dinner! As a volunteer, you’ll be an essential part of supporting kids navigating grief by helping make this evening special. The total time commitment is about 5–9 PM, and roles will include serving guests, helping with takedown, and assisting with cleanup. To show our appreciation, volunteers will also be served dinner during the event. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, connect with others, and support an important cause in our community.

R.I.S.E. Northwest is looking for volunteers to mentor school aged children and teens who have lost their parent! Help children and teens embark on their grieving and healing journey. BE THEIR CHAMPION! 

Team RISE is our open-ended weekly program that meets every other Monday from 6:30-7:30pm at St. Thomas More, 515 St. Thomas More Drive. 

We believe mentoring and peer support are the first steps in a lifelong grieving journey. Volunteer mentors engage in recreational and educational activities with the children and teens, focusing on cultivating long lasting relationships as well as fostering resilience sand strength.

Visit www.risenorthwest.org/volunteer and complete the volunteer application. 

Our next training will be held in October 2025. See the schedule below. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to become a volunteer!

Are you looking to build your resume, network with like minded individuals, and provide meaningful services to folks in need? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

This unique volunteer experience provides valuable tools for navigating crisis and conflict by empowering and supporting survivors in the aftermath of abuse and trauma. Our volunteers often refer to their service with us as life changing. We are a small team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who embrace our mission of health, justice, and hope.

The Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Center, a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, hosts Spokane's only Certified and Accredited Community Sexual Assault Program (CSAP). Our program provides the following services confidentially and free of charge:

Our volunteer advocates assist survivors via a 24-hour support line that can be directed to volunteers at home (no need to sit in a call center) and medical advocacy, which is provided to victims in person at area hospitals when requested.

As a non-profit, we rely on our volunteers to provide services to survivors outside of business hours. We provide a comprehensive 40-hour training and certification free of charge, as well as ongoing supervision and 24-hour support for all our volunteers. We invest in our volunteer staff and in turn, we ask for a one-year commitment of service and four evening or weekend shifts per month. Applicants are thoroughly screened and vetted for service.

Core training is a 40-hour total class teaching a foundational understanding of sexual violence and basic skills for new sexual assault service providers. Core training is a certification that is required by the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to work as a victims' advocate in Washington state.

October Core Schedule

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Supervisor at (509) 343-5011 or email crisisresponseteam@lcsnw.org

Apply by clicking here!

Challenging The Body, Engaging The Spirit Peak

7 Adventures is a 501(c)3 non-profit providing life-changing outdoor adventures to under-resourced young people across the Pacific Northwest. We believe every young person should have experiences in the outdoors that help them to grow spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally, regardless of socio-economic standing.

Website: https://www.peak7.org/volunteer

The Way to Justice is a community non-profit legal aid organization led and created by women of color. Through direct representation, impact litigation, policy reform, and advocacy work, we address the barriers facing individuals who have been negatively impacted by our justice system.

Address: 321 West Boone Street Spokane, WA 99201

Website: https://www.thewaytojustice.com/

At Just One, our after-school program is more than just a place to hang out—it’s a dynamic, welcoming space where youth ages 10 and older can explore their creativity, connect with mentors, build leadership skills, and feel part of a positive community.

The program runs Monday through Friday, from 3 PM to 6 PM, during designated program months like March April May. Youth can drop in as their schedule allows—no need to attend every day.

Each week brings something new, including:

Arts & crafts

STEM & hands-on learning projects

Sports & physical activities

Mentoring & discussion circles

Field trips to explore the community

Free snacks or meals provided daily

Our field trips are a huge hit—whether we're visiting movies, Getair, resturants, thrift shops for budgeting lessons, or local parks for outdoor fun, we aim to expose youth to enriching experiences beyond their neighborhood.

Plus, we regularly invite in college interns, guest speakers, and community partners to lead special workshops and activities.

The program is free, but families must create a parent account and register each youth for safety and communication purposes.

Once registered, youth are welcome to join us any day that fits their schedule—we’re a walk-in-friendly program, and there’s no requirement for daily attendance.

Our after-school program provides more than just activities—it’s a place where youth feel safe, seen, and supported. Many of the youth we serve are navigating tough circumstances, and we’re here to offer consistency, encouragement, and meaningful opportunities to grow.

Whether they’re painting a mural, leading a group game, or discovering a new passion on a field trip—youth at Just One know they belong.

Each December, Just One hosts a Christmas event that mirrors the heart of Toys for Tots, but with a deeply personal touch rooted in community, relationships, and love.

This event ensures that hundreds of youth in our community feel seen, celebrated, and remembered during the holiday season—and it all starts with you.

Parents and guardians register their children in advance and provide us with helpful information about each youth’s interests, hobbies, and age group. This helps us make sure each child receives gifts that feel personal and thoughtful.

We rally our community to collect donations—and this is where incredible people like you come in.

During the first week of December, we ask supporters to reach out to family, friends, workplaces, and neighbors to help us gather:

New and gently used toys

Teenager items are the hardest to find

Gifts suitable for ages 0 to 18

We welcome gently used items in good condition—giving a second life to treasures that still have love to give. Every single donation helps us stretch our reach further.

Once donations are collected, our team of staff and volunteers sorts all gifts by age groups to begin estimating how many youth we can support that year. We typically serve around 400 youth annually, made possible through the generosity of community members like you.

After estimating, we open registration to families and close it once we’ve reached our capacity based on the number of gifts we have available. This ensures we can give each registered child at least five meaningful gifts.

The week before Christmas, staff and volunteers pack families with gift boxes:

The Friday and Saturday before christmas is pick-up time for families

Organized, welcoming, and clean up

Each child receives 5 hand-selected gifts from our team

This isn't just about toys—it’s about hope, dignity, and holiday magic for families facing hardship.

In a season that can feel heavy for struggling families, this event lights up homes with joy. It’s one of our most cherished efforts—and none of it would be possible without people like you who believe in the power of community care.

Each November, Just One launches our beloved “Projects in a Bag” event—a creative and heartwarming initiative designed to bring Thanksgiving joy, hands-on learning, and full holiday meals directly to the homes of youth and families in our community.

In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, our staff and volunteers dedicate time during season to assemble customized “Project in a Bag” kits. These bags include:

Arts & crafts projects for family activities 

STEM activities that spark creativity and learning

Meals to enjoy as a family

Fun surprises for youth of all ages

Each bag is thoughtfully put together with love and care, ensuring that every youth who receives one feels seen, valued, and celebrated.

Once the bags are complete, our team of volunteers and staff members personally deliver them to families who registered in advance. We prioritize areas with limited access to resources, making sure every family feels included in the holiday spirit—especially those who may not be able to attend in-person programming.

In addition to the project bags, each registered family receives a fully prepared Thanksgiving meal provided by our incredible partners at Gonzaga University’s Sodexo Catering. Every family member is accounted for, with hearty portions and thoughtful accommodations so no one is left out at the dinner table.

This partnership allows us to provide real, high-quality holiday meals—not just pantry items—which makes a huge difference for families facing food insecurity or financial strain during the season.

Projects in a Bag is more than a seasonal program—it’s a symbol of how we show up for one another. It gives youth something to look forward to, allows families to create together, and reminds our community that they are not alone.

Every October, Just One transforms our after-school program into a vibrant hub of creativity, community, and spooky fun! Youth ages 10 and older spend the first few weeks of the month (October 1–17) diving into hands-on Halloween-themed art projects, building props, crafting decorations, and designing costumes—all while forming meaningful connections with mentors, peers, and college interns.

From October 20–23, the program shifts into production mode. During this time, youth ages 13+ help convert our entire facility into a fully immersive, youth-designed haunted house. Using tarps, lighting, hand-made props, and their own imaginations, participants turn our space into a thrilling maze filled with surprises, sound effects, and scares.

On October 24–25, the haunted house opens to the public from 6 PM to 9 PM. Earlier those days, from 3 PM to 6 PM, youth help finalize the setup and rehearse their roles—whether they're spooky guides, silent scarers, or part of the behind-the-scenes crew. They’re also trained in how to deliver safe scares, take breaks, and create a welcoming but creepy experience for all guests.

The Halloween event is completely free to attend and serves as a fundraiser for our Thanksgiving “Projects in a Bag” initiative. It’s one of the most beloved times of the year at Just One—a space where creativity, leadership, and fun collide in the most unforgettable way.

Joya is dedicated to igniting hope, empowering children and families, and establishing lifelong skills. We provide exceptional pediatric therapy and support services, engage families, and remove financial barriers. Our community is built on inclusion, encouragement, and lasting connections.

Website: https://joya.org/

With integrity, ParaSport Spokane will provide training, recreational, and competitive opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities that promote success, self worth and independence. ParaSport Spokane uses adaptive sports as a catalyst for life.

Website: https://www.parasportspokane.org/

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.

Website: https://www.gotrspokane.org/

Established in 1992, Caritas Food Bank is an ecumenical, nonprofit, Christian outreach, that seeks to demonstrate Christ’s love to our Spokane County neighbors in need by providing food, hygiene supplies, fuel vouchers/bus passes, and utility assistance. We covenant to serve clients without prejudice or discrimination and to preserve their dignity.

Website: https://caritasoutreachministries.org/

Website: https://cancerpathways.org/volunteer/

Transitional Living Center (TLC): Transitional housing with support services for homeless women and their children in 15 apartments and one permanent housing unit, access to playgrounds and gardens. Services include on-site case management, support groups, and community classes and events. TLC is dedicated to helping homeless women with children create stability in their lives.

Volunteer Roles: (Commitment of 20 volunteer hours is required; does not have to be completed in one term)

Contact: Maria Meeds at mmeeds@help4women.org

Miryam’s House: Transitional housing program where women experiencing homelessness are encouraged down the path to recovery and stability through case management and life-skills education. Life at Miryam’s House includes wrap-around supportive services, one-on-one case management, life-skills education, and continuing support for residents through an Alumnae Program.

Volunteer Opportunities: (Commitment of 20 volunteer hours is required; does not have to be completed in one term)

Volunteer Opportunities:

Contact: Maria Meeds at mmeeds@help4women.org

The Home Yard Cottages are a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project, completed in fall 2018, providing supportive services to help residents maintain stability and meet goals. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is the term that Housing and Urban Development (HUD) uses to describe housing provided to persons who have a disability, are low-income, and have been homeless. The Home Yard Cottages include 24 homes, fifteen of which are net-zero energy and fitted with solar panels. Volunteer activities take place in the community room or outdoors.

Volunteer Roles:

Contact: Maria Meeds @ mmeeds@help4women.org

General Summary:

Admin volunteers can fill a variety of needs, depending on skills and interest. These volunteers are vital to the consistent delivery of services at Transitions.

 Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Contact: Maria Meeds at mmeeds@help4women.org

Habitat for Humanity-Spokane is welcoming volunteers to our build sites in Spokane Valley, and the City of Spokane.  As a volunteer, you and others will spend the day using sustainable and responsible practices to build homes that last. The home building process can include framing, drywall, insulation, siding, floor installation, painting, and more. No prior experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to participate. These houses can be new construction or rehabilitation  projects. We are building incredibly energy-efficient homes for families in need of a safe and affordable place to call home. All houses Habitat for Humanity-Spokane builds are sold to qualified low-income families through Habitat Homeownership Program.  Please dress in clothes you can work in (shorts are okay), dressed for the weather, layers are best. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. Every shift starts with a brief Habitat introduction, safety orientation, and description of work assignments. All volunteers work under the instruction of the Habitat site Construction Supervisor.

Volunteer shifts are Wednesday to Saturday, morning shifts are from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and afternoon shifts are from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. You select the date and shift. 

If you have any questions, call (509) 824-2595 or email gpenaflor@habitat-spokane.org. Register and reserve your volunteer spot using this volunteer link: https://habitat-spokane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

The Habitat Store serves our work of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. The Habitat Store is a donation-based home improvement and goods store. One hundred percent of proceeds from donations of new and gently used items help fund our mission. The store depends on enthusiastic volunteers for everything from bringing in donated items to helping us sort donations in our warehouse to arranging merchandise. Whether volunteers prefer interacting with the public or working behind the scenes, we have a space for everyone!

Volunteer hours are flexible!  You are welcome to volunteer for one hour or a full day, you set your own schedule, anytime Tuesday to Saturday between 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Just sign up for the day you want to Volunteer on and show up when you want to start.  

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact gpenaflor@habitat-spokane.org or call 509-824-2595.

Click on this link to register and reserve your volunteer spot: https://habitat-spokane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/habitatstore.

Dining with Dignity

Shalom Ministries is a not-for-profit ministry dedicated to providing wholesome meals and other services to the poor and homeless people within our community.  We are committed to a system of excellence as we work with guests, team members, volunteers and the people we serve in a process that begins through the spirit of cooperation. Shalom believes that poverty and homelessness are but mere symptoms of deeper problems within an individual and the community at large. This belief moves us to thoughtful action within each of us individually in the hopes of bringing healing to the larger community. By extending hospitality and dignity to those who hunger and thirst in body, mind and spirit coupled with a safe, loving and accepting environment the door can be opened for healing and renewal.

Serving over 60,000 meals annually.

Breakfast: Mondays & Thursdays, 7:30-8:30am

Dinner: Mondays & Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm

Website: https://shalommeal.org/volunteer

Feast World Kitchen is a downtown restaurant (3rd & Cedar) for Spokane's immigrant and former refugee community to share their culture through excellent international cuisine. Feast Collective elevates and empowers immigrants and former refugees as leaders. We use international cuisine as a platform for economic resilience, holistic growth, and culture-sharing.

We are a group of neighbors. Some are from Spokane, some are from around the world. We share a few convictions in common: one is that Spokane should welcome former refugees and immigrants, weaving them into the fabric of our civic life. Another is that food has a wonderful way of bringing people together and breaking down barriers. A third is simple: Spokane needs more great global cuisine! We're launching Feast World Kitchen: an incubator space to empower immigrant chefs. Join us.

Website: https://www.feastworldkitchen.org/volunteer

Contact: volunteers@feastworldkitchen.org 

We offer several programs and gatherings, each of which is designed to bring people both with and without intellectual/developmental disabilities together, to build friendships. People with I/DD often travel through life in a separate lane. We think life is better when we’re together.

Website: https://www.sidebysidespokane.org/new-volunteers

Contact: david@sidebysidespokane.org or call 509-475-1885

A family oriented residential facility for non-delinquent, dependent children. Duplicates a traditional middle-class, family atmosphere emphasizing school and community involvement through high school graduation. Children are accepted at age 5-14 and may remain through high school graduation. No child is refused because a parent or relative is unable to pay fee.

Be a Hutton Settlement volunteer tutor and assist children in their academic and social development! Build quality relationships while being a volunteer tutor for a child. All volunteers must meet certain qualifications and will undergo background checks. Volunteer tutors typically start at the beginning of a school year, must commit for the entire term and are matched to the individual needs of available children.

Contact:  LaTonya Simmons, Principal Latonyas@spokaneschools.org  (509) 354-3030

We are a Christian ecumenical nonprofit organization supported by the generosity of local churches, businesses, service organizations, and community members. Mission Community Outreach Center is a free clothing, housewares, hygiene, and diaper bank.

Website: https://www.4mission.org/volunteer/

To volunteer, contact: call at 509-536-1084 or email us at mcoc.volunteer@gmail.com

Open Doors is a Family Day Emergency Shelter. For the first time in Spokane's history, there is now be a shelter available for displaced families who need a warm shelter, a welcoming smile and some help to find sustainable housing. We assess families, connect them to local resources, and provide food, supplies, showers, computer and laundry access between 7:30 am-7:30 pm. The Family Promise Emergency Shelter is located on 2002 E. Mission Avenue.

Contact oliviah@familypromiseofspokane.org or ggriffith@familypromiseofspokane.org to sign up.

We are a non-profit organization comprised of educational professionals and experienced volunteers who are dedicated to walking through the language learning process with students. We strive to foster an environment of safety and belonging for the international community of Spokane. Our teachers use a variety of instructional approaches to match the diverse needs of language learners. We primarily focus on teaching English that adult students will encounter during their daily lives.

Becky Rempe 

bartonelsfpc@gmail.com

509-747-1058

Reading at grade level is an important progress indicator for student success! We are excited to engage our community in helping us meet that goal for every student. The Community Reading Buddies program will focus on students in Kindergarten-third grade who would benefit from support to be grade level readers. By having a positive reading experience with a caring adult, our students will keep making progress in their reading skills, develop a love of reading, and feel a sense of belonging to their school and community.

The schools will be provided with a reading cart, colored book containers, some books to get started, and a helpful handout to help guide Community Reading Buddies. The details of the program (schedule, number of reading mentors, etc.) will be determined by each school in conversation with their community partner and volunteer.

Please contact John Traynor to register: (509) 313-3632 or traynor@gonzaga.edu

To volunteer, follow these steps: 

Pair up with adults who have disabilities and form authentic relationships through weekly recreation activities. GUSR also plans advocacy and awareness-raising events throughout the year. 

GUSR is usually a year-long commitment

 Questions? Email Andrea Davis at davisa@gonzaga.edu 

Students will be transported to the YMCA to play basketball with Youth who have recently come to Spokane as refugees from Ukraine on Thursday 

*If you are in a CEL class, you have both a CEL DocuSign and a ZVC DocuSign to complete. 

To volunteer, follow these steps: 

 Questions? Email Andrea Davis at davisa@gonzaga.edu 

Students will go to the Thrive center for Arts and Music activities on tuesdays 

11 of 12 spots open for Fridays (spots are first come first serve)

*If you are in a CEL class, you have both a CEL DocuSign and a ZVC DocuSign to complete. 

 To volunteer, follow these steps: 

1. Application https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-and-service/all-engagement-opportunities

2. Compete the steps sent after your application. 

Questions? Email Andrea Davis at davisa@gonzaga.edu 

Each week students walk to Maplewood gardens to play Wii bowling and skip bo with the residents! This is a great time to get to know some of our community members and build relationships.

*If you are in a CEL class, you have both a CEL DocuSign and a ZVC DocuSign to complete.  

Each students will meet up and walk to the O'Malley senior center to play bunco and chat with the residents. This is a great chance to get to know some of the senior citizens that are living in the local neighborhood To volunteer, follow these steps: 

Questions? Email Andrea Davis at davisa@gonzaga.edu  

*If you are in a CEL class, you have both a CEL DocuSign and a ZVC DocuSign to complete. 

Catholic Charities affirms the dignity of every person, partnering with parishes and the greater community to serve and advocate for those who are vulnerable, bringing stability and hope to people throughout eastern Washington. The O'Malley apartments provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who are 62+ and/or disabled. The ZVC team will play Bunko with residents during the meal.

Each week, volunteers will walk to O'malley's serve and eat a meal with seniors and then play bingo! It is a fantastic chance to get to know more people living in the Logan Neighborhood. We are currently looking for Leaders for this site as well.  To volunteer, follow these steps: 

Campus Kids is a group mentoring program with 4th and 5th grade youth that focuses on social-emotional learning and college & career readiness.

Campus Kids is a year-long commitment (Fall & Spring within the same school year).  

Academic Year 2025/26|

Tuesdays, 3:00-5:15 PM 

Wednesdays, 3:00-5:15 PM

Thursdays, 3:00-5:15 PM

Apply: 

https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-and-service/all-engagement-opportunities

Become a volunteer tutor with Learn To Be! LTB Tutors are dedicated volunteers who believe deeply in educational equity. Our tutors volunteer their time to make the lives of underserved K-12 kids and their families easier, their opportunities greater, and their dreams bigger.

APPLY HERE: www.learntobe.org/apply

Responsibilities:

Don't Miss the Opportunity To:

*Tutoring with LTB is a 100% volunteer and unpaid position. We are so grateful for your support. We would not be where we are without our volunteer tutors.

Volunteers  are tasked with 

- stocking and organizing food on shelves

-bagging produce 

- cleaning foodbank (sweeping, mopping, wiping down carts)

- making food boxes (creating boxes and/or filling them up with food)

-loading up cars with the boxes

Volunteer hours are flexible. 

Are you crafty, creative, or passionate about sharing your skills with others? Maddie’s Place is looking for volunteers to organize and lead monthly arts, crafts, or wellness-based workshops for the moms, alumni families, and staff in our community.

Whether you love painting, knitting, journaling, yoga, baking, or another creative hobby, we’d love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping families heal, connect, and relax through hands-on activities.

Workshops will take place on Sunday afternoons at Maddie’s Place in Spokane and typically run 2-3 hours. We can provide space, some basic supplies, and staff support. Volunteers should be comfortable planning and leading a small group activity and engaging kindly with participants.

We welcome one-time leaders or those interested in a recurring monthly commitment!

Requirements:
Must be 18+

Comfortable leading small groups

Able to provide or plan a simple, inclusive activity

Background check required (we’ll cover the cost)

Ready to bring some joy, creativity, and community to Maddie’s Place? Sign up or reach out today to learn more!

We're looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to support our front office on select days! This opportunity is perfect for college students looking to build valuable workplace skills, or community seniors who want to brush up on administrative tasks, learn something new, or share their professional experience.

As the first point of contact at Hillyard Senior Center, you’ll help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for members and guests. Tasks include greeting visitors, answering phones, assisting with basic admin duties, and occasionally stepping away from the desk to help with programs or seniors in need.

Skills Needed:
Basic administrative or front desk/reception experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to be flexible and helpful.

This is a great way to make a difference while gaining or sharing meaningful, real-world experience in a supportive and upbeat environment!

Maddie’s Place is looking for reliable, detail-oriented volunteers to assist with the ongoing organization, sorting, and management of donated items. This role is vital in helping us provide essentials to the infants and families we serve in a clean, accessible, and efficient way.

Tasks may include:

Sorting, labeling, and organizing donated items

Lifting and carrying boxes (up to 30 lbs)

Inventory tracking and restocking

Donation room tidying and storage optimization

Physical Requirements:
Volunteers must be able to comfortably lift and carry up to 30 lbs and climb stairs (our donation storage is upstairs).

We are especially looking for individuals or small groups who can commit to volunteering biweekly or monthly to keep this important area running smoothly.

This opportunity is ideal for anyone interested in nonprofit operations, logistics, or hands-on community support.

Maddie’s Place is seeking a dedicated group (student club, organization, or team) or individual volunteers interested in taking ownership of the care and upkeep of our outdoor spaces. We are in need of consistent support with landscaping, gardening, and general clean-up around our facility and surrounding property.

Tasks may include:

Weeding, trimming, and raking

Lawn maintenance and seasonal planting

Maintaining flower beds and outdoor areas

Occasional leaf blowing and snow/ice management (seasonally)

This is a flexible, ongoing opportunity starting immediately. Volunteers can set a recurring schedule (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) that works for their availability. We provide basic supplies and tools, but groups with their own equipment are welcome!

This is a great opportunity for students interested in environmental stewardship, community service, or those who simply enjoy working outdoors and making a visible impact.

Let’s work together to keep Maddie’s Place beautiful and welcoming for the families we serve!

Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go.

One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity.

Spark Central is looking for an intern to support all areas of our educational programming, including youth programs. This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.

COMMITMENT

Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment.

Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available

Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available

DESCRIPTION

The Education & Programs Intern is someone who is has a passion for teaching and learning. They are eager to design and lead Spark Central programs and are comfortable working with a variety of ages.

Interns complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central’s patrons. This could include designing a new program, improving an existing program, leading a community project, or developing a system to help our programs run more smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work with the Programs Associate and Executive Director to execute the many programs of Spark Central and provide assistance for program planning and scheduling, though part of your schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study. Duties will include:

DESIRED QUALITIES

The ideal programming intern is someone who relates well to youth as well as adults, and is inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. This person understands the importance of detail and appreciates use of the Oxford comma.

Other qualities include:

PERKS

As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and have a hand in creating dynamic programs. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns:

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resumé and letter of interest to programs@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Programs Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central’s programs.

Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go.

One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity.

Spark Central is looking for a Technology Intern to support all areas of our technology, including maintenance of our technology resources, designing tech-related programming, providing “office hours” for tech-related learning, and increasing our capacity for tech education for the community.

This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.

COMMITMENT

Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment.

Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available

Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available

DESCRIPTION

The Technology Intern is someone who is has a passion for technology and creativity. They are eager to share their love of coding, technology, and robotics with Spark Central patrons and are comfortable working with a variety of ages. Experience with robotics, coding, and/or high tech is a plus.

Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central’s patrons. This could include designing a new program, leading a project, or developing a system to help our technology and programs run more smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tech Interns will work with the Volunteer Associate and other IT Volunteers to provide “office hours” for the community where they share their technology expertise and educate patrons on how to use the technology accessible at Spark Central. These interns will also design systems and guides to make our technology more accessible to the public and may design tech-based programming for various age groups. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study.

DESIRED QUALITIES

The ideal Technology Intern is someone who relates well to youth as well as adults and is inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool.

Other qualities include:

PERKS

As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and shape our patrons’ user experience. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns:

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resumé and letter of interest to info@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Technology Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central.

Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go.

One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity.

Spark Central is looking for a Marketing Intern to support our outreach into the West Central neighborhood and the broader Spokane community. This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.

COMMITMENT

Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment.

Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available

Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available

DESCRIPTION

The Marketing Intern is someone who is has a passion for community, designing experiences for others, and event planning. They love meeting new people, building community connections, and enjoy being out and about in the community. They are comfortable working with a variety of ages and are action-oriented.

Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central and its patrons. This could include developing an outreach/marketing project, taking a lead role in an existing project, or designing a new system based on marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing Intern will work with the Spark Central Creative Team to plan and execute marketing campaigns, development-related events, publicity for our programs and space, and more. The Marketing Intern to support our outreach and marketing to the West Central neighborhood and the broader Spokane community, including networking, neighborhood engagement, literature distribution, social media, pop-up neighborhood programs, and more. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study. 

DESIRED QUALITIES

The ideal Marketing Intern is someone who is not afraid to jump into the fray and make stuff happen. They relate well to youth as well as adults and are inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. This person understands the importance of detail and appreciates the use of the Oxford comma.

Other qualities include:

PERKS

As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and have a hand in pulling off our dynamic programs. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns:

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resumé and letter of interest to kate@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Marketing Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central.

Share.Farm is a technology company who's sole focus is improving the connection with you and farmers within the local community. We educate local consumers on sustainable, organic and natural products and approaches where the student can conduct street sales, calls and meetings about the food shed thus providing a connection within the community and relevant sustainable and technological experience for the future.

This placement is for students in Philosophy 301-06 with Dr. Lally

“School Time” Educational Support Volunteer 

Volunteer Slots available Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 2:30 PM

While Spokane Public Schools is offering distance learning this fall, Spark Central will be offering West Central students enrolled in our Level Up program the opportunity to do their school work in our space for part of the school day. As a volunteer for this Educational Support time, you will help us create a safe, stable, and healthy learning environment for students. Whether they are experiencing technical issues with their schoolwork, or need a bit of warmth and support to get through these isolating and challenging times, your assistance will make a difference in their day. You don’t need to be an expert in school subjects or education to be a great fit for this role!

Making care packages, faculty signature required

Have a passion for education & mentoring at-risk students? Need class credit hours and extra cash for books?

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center is looking for college volunteers with experience in education, math, or English to become after-school tutors! Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with K-6th grade Title I Elementary students offering remedial services in Math, English, reading, and language arts. This is a great opportunity for education majors looking to create and develop Student Learning Plans (SLPs) and gain valuable experience working in an Elementary classroom. This opportunity is also targeted for students who have a passion for youth empowerment & mentoring at-risk children.

Tutors, for each tutoring period successfully completed, you earn a $300 stipend to cover traveling expenses and provide an incentive for consistent attendance (potential of earning up to $900 for the academic school year). College credit hours are also available for relevant and appropriate courses.

For more information or to receive an application, email AmeriCorps@mlkspokane.org

There are many activities offered at Providence Emilie Court. If you are interested in helping out we could find what works best for your schedule. We offer Bingo, Game Day, Exercise, Current Events (reading the news), Beauty Basket (manicures), Movies, Enertainment, Arts & Crafts and more. We could also pair you to be a one on one companion.

Data Entry Volunteers are responsible for entering constituent data and other information into the Association’s databases, ensuring that records for the Association are updated and accurate. Program Data entry volunteers:

As an organization, our mission is to advocate for issues that help create a more just community. Through our Health and Wellness program, we hope to bring healing to the community through various programs and events. ACL Spokane centers the power of Asians & Asian Americans to build a just, healthy, and thriving community for all, improve community health & wellness, and increase civic engagement through community building, arts, and culture.

Website: https://aclspokane.org/

Contact: Tia Moua at tmoua@aclspokane.org 

In The Kitchen, we’re giving people the tools to take their health into their own hands. We’re taking our mission to fight hunger a step further and investing in long-term health through nutrition education and hands-on cooking lessons.

The Kitchen empowers families to reduce or eliminate the foods that contribute to obesity and nutrition-related health conditions. Children and adults learn to make healthy yet economical food choices, helping them move out of poverty. 

Volunteering in The Kitchen can look like: setting up, food prep, passing out ingredients, answering questions, connecting with clients and helping with clean up.

You can find more details here: secondharvestkitchen.org

We help to start, expand, and support community gardens throughout Spokane and there is always a garden in need of additional helping hands. 

As community needs increase in difficult times, our participant network expands. With it, the need for transportation to and from programs is also increasing. We are currently looking for volunteer drivers who can lead transportation for our Afghan Women Support Group on Mondays, Gardening & Harvesting on Wednesdays, and Refugee Elder Programs on Fridays.

If you are interested in joining, go to https://www.ricspokane.org/get-involved.html#Volunteer

Volunteers can provide transportation in their own vehicle, or using one of our passenger vans. Driver's License, Personal Insurance, Driving Record and Background Checks are required. 

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for next semester that is tons of fun and will also give you a chance to support youth STEM education? Consider joining our Girl Scout GoGetters FIRST LEGO League team as a coach or mentor! 

FIRST LEGO League is a program proven to improve STEM education outcomes for students in grades K-8 using LEGO Education robotics kits and hands-on, project-based learning. The program was created by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in partnership with LEGO Education. We are excited to be bringing this opportunity to our Spokane Girl Scout Go Getter program, which provides the Girl Scout experience to girls from underrepresented backgrounds and title 1 schools free of charge, for the second season! Our aim with this engaging educational program is to encourage our girls to explore STEM concepts, education and careers by showing them that science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be fun, and that they already have what it takes to excel in these subjects.

In FIRST LEGO League, adult coaches and mentors are there to help guide and support youth, but the girls will be doing the work! Prior experience with LEGOs and robotics are welcome, but not required. We will provide basic FIRST LEGO League Coach training, and staff support to help guide the teams. Primary responsibilities of this role include guiding the team through the session plans provided with the season materials, asking the girls open questions that encourage critical and creative thinking, learning and helping the team learn the six FIRST core values, providing advice on project requirements, and helping to build wise time management and teamwork practices.

We have two teams that you may chose to volunteer with:

* FLL Explore- For Brownies in grades 2-3, the project requirements at this level are slightly less complex. The girls will build a team model based on the season theme and use scratch code in the LEGO SPIKE Essentials app to code one motorized part on that team model. At the end of the season, they will give a brief judged presentation of the model, explain the way that they incorporated and coded a motorized part, and describe how they used the FIRST Core Values throughout the season.

* FLL Challenge- For Juniors and Cadettes in grades 4-8, this team will have to complete a four part project! They will design, build and code a robot using the LEGO SPIKE Prime kit, devise a solution to a real-world problem related to the season theme and either build or draw a prototype of the solution for the Innovation Project, demonstrate their robot design and code by competing against other teams in the Robot Game, and provide a 15 minute presentation of all of the work that they did during the season to a panel of judges at the Regional Challenge Qualifier.

This community need will be updated periodically as more details are determined, closer to the start of the season in August. Currently, the minimum commitment for coaches and mentors is 2 hours per week for the FLL season, generally 12-14 weeks from mid-August to the first week of December, excluding holidays. Late starts will be welcome, just reach out and share your interest and scheduling needs. Meeting dates and times are TBD, but most meetings will occur on the same day of the week (M-TH) after school. Some weekend meetings may be necessary for team educational outings and extra practice, depending on the pace at which the teams complete project milestones. Season theme to be revealed next week!

Be a role model and make an impact! We believe every girl deserves the opportunity to be a Girl Scout, and you can help make it possible!

Our GoGetter Program is a grant-funded outreach initiative aimed to provide the necessary means for girls from underrepresented areas and Title I schools to access the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by eliminating barriers and navigating obstacles such as cost, facilities and transportation.

Our Spokane GoGetter program currently consists of eight troops of girls in grades K-5, and one troop of girls in grades 6-12, each of which meets once weekly after school. We are seeking volunteers willing to commit to at least one shift (1.5 hours) per week. No prior experience is necessary to serve in this role; you will be paired with a trained Girl Scout staff member. The primary duties of this role include providing support to the troop leader following the provided weekly lesson plan, assisting girls with snack and instructions as needed, and providing a safe and inclusive place for girls to communicate, learn and grow. The available shifts are as follows:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

If you are interested in volunteering to help our girls, please reach out via email, or submit a volunteer interest form at:

Girl Scout Go-Getters Volunteer Interest Form

For more information about the GoGetter program, go to:

https://www.gsewni.org/en/get-involved/join/go-getters-program.html

Completion of Memory work training

18 years of age or older

Cassi Teshome 

cassit@spokaneschools.org

Debbie Miller 

Debbiem@spokaneschools.org

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas. We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always seeking to address the inequalities facing women and girls.

To learn more about volunteer roles, reach out to Kimmie Curry at Kimberly.Curry@rescue.org or (509) 290-5502.

Refugee Kids Connect is an after-school program for refugee youth. Programs are Monday-thursday around Spokane. Wednesdays are at Logan Elementary, perfect for GU students! 

Website: https://www.ricspokane.org/

Tens of millions of people are on the move, seeking new opportunities and/ or fleeing violence, persecution, and natural disasters.  Those migrating need help establishing themselves materially, socially, and spiritually in new communities.  At the same time, fear and resentment are rising among those who are not migrating.  Increasingly, established community members around the world are resistant to newcomers, despite many clearly documented benefits that come with immigrants.

Thrive International specializes in educating, training, and empowering both immigrants and citizens to develop relationships with one another that are mutually transformative and enrich entire communities.  We help immigrants move “from surviving to thriving” through empowerment programs focused specifically on the needs and opportunities experienced by adolescents, women, and recognized community and faith leaders.  We help empower citizens in our community by providing educational programs, and opportunities to develop relationships through volunteer activities.

Website: https://thriveint.org/volunteer-1

Assistant to the Executive Director: Chelsea White 

Volunteer with Manzanita House! Manzanita House is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spokane, WA created with a commitment to the development of our community and collaborative solutions that view all stakeholders as equals. The name was inspired by the resilience of the Manzanita plant that withstands and thrives in the wake of wildfires, as we see this resiliency in the immigrant community.

Our mission is to embrace, equip, and empower immigrants through access to culturally informed essential services, and facilitate connections to grow deeper roots and thrive in Spokane.

Language Program Manager: Samantha Walters

Website: https://www.manzanitahousespokane.org/volunteer

World Relief Spokane is a Christian non-profit organization welcoming refugees and immigrants.  Our services include: initial and extended case management, economic empowerment services, cultural adaptation, and providing a warm welcome as we help our new friends find services and make Spokane home.

Our work depends heavily on volunteer support, both through long term volunteers (3-6 months+) and interns. 

Students serving at World Relief complete an application process, online orientation, and a 1.5 hour in-person orientation. A background check is required for all volunteers and interns before placement for service.

We’re looking for compassionate individuals to serve 2-4 hours per week in one of the following roles:

Volunteer position descriptions can be found on our website at: https://worldrelief.org/spokane/get-involved/volunteer/

For students interested in internship opportunities (15-20 hours per week for 10-12 weeks), more information can be found online at: https://worldrelief.org/spokane/get-involved/internships/

Internship application deadlines are as follows:

We look forward to working together to transform those who have undergone extensive hardship.  In the process you will be transformed as well.

Volunteer Program Manager: Tamara Clausnitzer

The Campus Kitchen is a hunger relief program that focuses on food recovery, eliminating waste, and building community.  The program collects all of the leftover food from campus dining and utilizes student volunteers to repurpose that food into healthy meals that get delivered to low-income senior housing, after school programs, and shelters in the Spokane community. The Campus Kitchen is part of Gonzaga's Center for Community Engagement. 

We prepare meals in our kitchen located in the Humanities Building and serve meals at The O’Malley Senior Center, House of Charity, and Logan Elementary, and Gonzaga Family Haven 

We also have a garden on campus where we grow organic produce to supplement our meals when possible. Gardening shifts are usually available in the spring and fall.

This is a variable volunteer commitment opportunity. 

Volunteer application: https://gonzagamentoring.civicore.com/mentorLogin/index.php?section=applications&action=profile

The Salvation Army of Spokane Food Bank assists more than 1,500 people per month. This is a client choice program, meaning that each client that comes through our doors gets to “shop” for their own food with dignity. This process relies on volunteers to assist clients and keep the shelves stocked with a variety of food choices.

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays).  
Once applications are received and processed and orientation is completed, volunteers manage their own hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am through 5:00pm.

Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator to request a volunteer application and schedule orientation. 
Mary Gayle Johnson's contact information is:
-Direct phone number: 509 329-2721
-Email: marygayle.johnson@usw.salvationarmy.org

Kitchen Volunteers help prepare snacks and meals for children, volunteers, and staff.  Snacks and meals may serve up to 24 children and adults.  Kitchen Volunteers follow a set menu but are allowed flexibility and creativity as they become more comfortable in their position.  *4-hour weekly shifts, mornings or afternoons.

Must be 18 years old

Reception Volunteers are the first point of contact between Vanessa Behan and the community.  Reception Volunteers assist families with the Diaper and Formula program, Community Sharing Room, and receiving donations.

Play with Children ages birth to age 12 while parents or guardians attend to court business on the Spokane County Courthouse Campus.  Childcare Volunteers get to be silly, share hugs and words of encouragement, and have fun!  This site is perfect for students because it tends not to be a busy as our main location, so students will probably have time to do homework.  *Regular shift required:  Thursdays, 1pm-5pm, or Fridays, 8am-1pm OR 1pm-5pm.  Must be at least 18 years old.  

Apply at www.arc-spokane.org/volunteer

The Arc's Community Center operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers may teach crafts, elementary music, math, reading, and drama to members of the center, interact with them socially and recreationally or accompany them on day trips in the community. Our goal is to create an environment of learning social skills for our members and in turn, our members help create stronger advocates in all our volunteers. We strongly encourage that everyone should come one day into our Center, Your life will be changed for the better being with our members.

When a volunteer enters our program, they are trained with an hour orientation on what to except and to have any questions answered to help them feel more comfortable in our center. Along with the orientation into our program, volunteers will undergo a background check through DSHS. Those are completed and paid for by The Arc of Spokane.

There aren't any requirements on how many hours volunteers put in and days to come in are very flexible to individual schedules.  We invite anyone interested in coming into our centers to join our team. Whether it's just for a special event, on occasional breaks or having a regular schedule. We will work with you and find a good fit for your skills and talents.

Boba Breaks is our informal college-based event where we visit campus for 1-2 hours and promote conversation around mental health with simple yet meaningful prompts and questions. 

For the 2024-2025 academic year, we will be visiting WSU campus in Spokane in their Medicine Building on the second floor Center for the people every second Wednesday around the lunch hour (11:30-1:30pm, although volunteers may need to help before and after). We will be asking that volunteers assist with set up and clean up and serving boba. Depending on the student's background, volunteer students could potentially assist with conversation and aiding participants in the prompts. This may require some conversation and informal training beforehand.

ACL Spokane centers the power of Asians and Asian Americans to build a just, healthy, and thriving community for all. We envision a world of collective liberation where Asians and Asian Americans can live in a community of wellbeing, safety, and belonging. Our programs improve community health and wellness and increase civic engagement through community building, arts, and culture.

The Social Media Intern would assist the Program Manager for Health and Wellness to create a social media strategy around mental health advocacy/education and our health and wellness programs. This could mean the planning for social media content as well as potentially assist in development of content creation. The ideal intern would have an interest in improving the social media strategy of non-profits as well as an interest in mental health and assisting in the development of an interesting and engaging social media brand.

The intern may need to assist in-person from our downtown office but can also work from home.

Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is devoted to ending homelessness by uplifting people and meeting needs. Through innovative, life changing services, we provide opportunities for people to rebuild their lives and fulfill their potential.

Website: https://voaspokane.org/locations/hope-house/

Contact: Sherrece Scott at sscott@voaspokane.org

Boba Breaks is our informal college-based event where we visit campus for 1-2 hours and promote conversation around mental health with simple yet meaningful prompts and questions. 

For the 2024-2025 academic year, we will be visiting Gonzaga campus in the Hemmingson Center every second Tuesday around the lunch hour (12-1:30pm, although volunteers may need to help before and after). We will be asking that volunteers assist with set up and clean up and serving boba. Depending on the student's background, volunteer students could potentially assist with conversation and aiding participants in the prompts. This may require some conversation and informal training beforehand.